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Apr 20, 2024
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EDSP 5760 - Current Issues in Special Education (MM, MI, ECIS)
Comprehensive analysis of etiology, characteristics, and assessment of learners with mild to intensive needs from pre-K through grade 12. Educational services, academic, cognitive, medical, behavioral, social, communicative, and psychosocial needs, assistive devices, legal, ethical, cultural, family, self-determination, and advocacy issues are studied in relation to the characteristics and needs of learners from birth to adulthood.
Requisites: EDSP 5700
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze topics related to the central concepts, philosophical, historical, and legal foundations, and current issues for learners with mild to intensive special education needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of educational terminology and definitions of individuals with disabilities including current incidence and prevalence figures.
- Evaluate and analyze age appropriate service delivery options / programs available for learners with mild to intensive needs and ways to ensure access to inclusive settings.
- Evaluate strategies related to planning and managing the teaching and learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of learners with mild to intensive needs from preK-12.
- Investigate and communicate various theoretical approaches to assessment, instruction, medical care, and support for learners with mild to intensive needs.
- Practice collaboration, cooperative learning, and effective communication skills to advocate for individuals with special education needs.
- Review and analyze current best practices that can be used to adapt and modify instruction and tasks to assist learners with mild to intensive needs to address academic, social/emotional, and physical development goals from preK-12.
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